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Porridge stage adaptation announces UK tour dates for 2027
A new stage version of the classic BBC sitcom Porridge tours the UK from September to November 2027, opening in Bath and finishing at BEAM in Hertford.
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Heathers The Musical releases new trailer for its UK and Ireland tour
Heathers The Musical has released a new trailer with its UK and Ireland touring cast, led by Gerardine Sacdalan and Louis Hearsey, ahead of dates into 2027.
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Mog the Forgetful Cat: new stage adaptation to tour the UK in 2027
Judith Kerr's Mog the Forgetful Cat becomes a new musical play, opening at the Rose Theatre Kingston in February 2027 before a UK tour to September 2027.
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CATS UK and Ireland tour: first look at the new production photos
See the first production photos from the CATS UK and Ireland tour, with Louise Dearman as Grizabella, after the tour opened in Plymouth on 6 October 2026.
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Bristol Old Vic 2027 season includes new musical Disco Dracula
Bristol Old Vic's 2027 season brings the world premiere of Disco Dracula, a 40th anniversary Leave Taking and a new Uncle Vanya. Here is what is coming.
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The Popinjay Cavalier: Sacha Baron Cohen leads Tarantino play at the Phoenix
The Popinjay Cavalier, Quentin Tarantino’s stage debut, stars Sacha Baron Cohen at the Phoenix Theatre from 23 February 2027, with opening night on 18 March.
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Jack and the Beanstalk at the Mercury Theatre Colchester: full panto cast announced
Jack and the Beanstalk at the Mercury Theatre Colchester: Kemi Clarke leads the full panto cast, with Antony Stuart-Hicks as the Dame, from 21 November 2026.
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Falsettos Broadway revival reunion concerts come to the London Palladium in February 2027
Falsettos reunion concerts come to the London Palladium on 23 and 24 February 2027, as the 2016 Broadway revival cast reunites for three performances only.
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UK Theatre Awards 2026 winners: Adrian Lester, Julianne Pundan and Gloria Obianyo
UK Theatre Awards 2026 winners: acting prizes for Adrian Lester, Julianne Pundan and Gloria Obianyo, an award for Jodie Comer and 2 wins for Theatr Clwyd.
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The Hunger Games: On Stage new cast takes over at Canary Wharf from 23 October
The Hunger Games: On Stage has a new cast at Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre from 23 October 2026, led by Elizabeth Anderson as Katniss and Neil McDermott.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now one show: meet the cast
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is now one show at the Palace Theatre. Meet the new cast, led by Ethan Rouse and Bill Stanley, with booking to June 2027.
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Jack and the Beanstalk in Cambridge: Ian McKellen to Voice the Giant
Jack and the Beanstalk at the Arts Theatre in Cambridge features Ian McKellen as the voice of The Giant. Dates, cast and accessible performances for 2026.
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Ballet Black at 25: anniversary double bill comes to Sadler’s Wells
Ballet Black at 25 brings the Olivier-winning Ingoma and a new Hope Boykin commission to Sadler’s Wells, 14 to 17 October 2026. Dates, times and age guidance.
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Hay Fever to be screened in cinemas by NT Live in January 2027
Hay Fever with Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant will be screened by NT Live from 14 January 2027. See it live at Wyndham’s Theatre until 12 December.
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From The Heart: Don Black’s Garrick Run Enters Its Final Week
From The Heart, Don Black’s celebration in song, plays its final week at the Garrick Theatre until 18 October. See new photos and the last dates to book.
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Tristan & Yseult Returns to London at Alexandra Palace in 2027
Tristan & Yseult, Emma Rice’s acclaimed original production, comes to Alexandra Palace Theatre from 11 to 27 March 2027 for its first London run in ten years.
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Christmas musicals 2026: big touring shows to see instead of panto
Not a panto person? Christmas musicals 2026 on tour, from Mamma Mia! in Liverpool to Billy Elliot in Manchester. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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Rent Reviews: What the Critics Say About Gaten Matarazzo
Rent reviews: what critics say about Gaten Matarazzo and Luke Sheppard’s revival at the Tom Stoppard Theatre, booking until 29 May 2027. See dates and tickets.
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Zog and the Flying Doctors UK and Ireland tour 2027: dates and venues
Zog and the Flying Doctors returns to the stage in 2027, opening at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch in March and ending with a summer run at Cadogan Hall. Full to…
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Best pantomimes in the UK 2026: Christmas pantos from London to Glasgow
From Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith to Aladdin in Glasgow, here are the best UK pantomimes for Christmas 2026. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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Pantomimes in London 2026: Palladium, Hackney and family shows
From French and Saunders at the London Palladium to Clive Rowe at Hackney Empire, here are the best pantomimes in London for Christmas 2026, plus family shows.
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It Gets Bitter: Bianca Del Rio UK and Ireland tour 2027
It Gets Bitter, Bianca Del Rio's new stand-up show, tours 13 UK and Ireland venues from 31 March to 15 April 2027, with one London night at the Palladium.
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One Day the Musical reveals full West End cast at the Garrick
One Day the Musical's full West End cast: Dan Buckley and Kelly Hampson join Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose at the Garrick Theatre. See dates and tickets here.
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The Phantom of the Opera to be filmed live for cinemas worldwide
The Phantom of the Opera will be filmed live at His Majesty's Theatre at its 40th anniversary gala on 9 October, for international cinema release in 2027.
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Julius Caesar cast revealed for the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Kate Duchêne and Caoilfhionn Dunne lead a four-actor Julius Caesar at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this winter. See dates and tickets on British Theatre.
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